Jon Spangenberg

Jon Spangenberg is a Professor and Head of the Digital Building Technologies section at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on additive manufacturing, 3D printing technologies, and their applications in construction and materials science. He leads research on composite materials, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and structural engineering innovations.

Key research areas include:

• Additive manufacturing processes for construction materials (e.g., geopolymers, concrete)
• 3D-printed sensors and conductive materials
• Numerical modeling of material extrusion, pultrusion, and resin infusion
• Optimization of thermoset formworks and structural components

Notable achievements include the Best Paper Award at Digital Concrete 2020 and recognition at the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium 2021. He supervises multiple PhD projects on topics like topology optimization for AM, digital twins for sustainable 3D printing, and tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing.

His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy and sustainable cities through advanced materials and construction techniques. Collaborations span academia and industry, focusing on process modeling, material characterization, and scalable manufacturing solutions.